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Defence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.
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Pongaroa boil water days may soon be over
The days of boil water notices for Pongaroa may soon be a thing of the past.
Treatment plant to solve Pongaroa's water problems
New $600,000 water treatment plant on way.
Doc Hawkes Bay: Become a Become a biodiversity guardian
Right now the native biodiversity of Hawke's Bay is in crisis and it needs your help.
Bostock NZ challenges others to clean Karamū stream
Bostock is challenging Hawke's Bay to work together and clean Karamū Stream.
Federated Farmers: More farmers feeling financial heat
More farmers are feeling under financial pressure, say Federated Farmers.
Bala Tikkisetty: We need to protect our valuable water
It's time to take a good look at erosion and see how it can be helped.
Farmers apply for bio control for horehound plume moth
The EPA is considering introducing the horehound plume moth to help with an invasive weed.
Wettest five months for Lake Ōhia farmer
Higher than average rainfall expected in the Far North over the next few months.
ANZ survey: Farmers already take environmental initiatives
Farmers are pre-empting signalled changes to environmental regulations.
Full house at Opuawhanga pest control workshop
There was standing room only at the pest control workshop in Opuawhanga.
NIWA keen on plans to manage climate change
NIWA is encouraging farmers to plan for climate change.
More reckless dumping in Ngātaki
More rubbish has been dumped in the Far North, angering residents.
Waikato farmers need an environmental plan
Farmers are being urged to complete their environment plans for their land.
River planting protects environment
An almost endangered species has a better chance thanks to riverside plantings.
Waikato farmers safely disposing of rural waste
Waikato farmers safely disposed of six tonnes of waste at an inaugural event.
Ruataniwha plains groundwater concerns in CHB
Concerns are growing about the impact on taking groundwater from the Ruataniwha Plains.
Govt launches Zero Carbon Bill talk-fest
Climate Change Minister James Shaw launched the Zero Carbon Bill discussion in Whangarei.
Good Farming water action plan welcomed
The Good Farming Practice Action Plan for Water Quality has been welcomed by farmers.
Work at Ravensdown's helm 'incredibly fulfilling'
The boss of Ravensdown is pleased the Government is investing more money on biosecurity.
Oil spill in Tauranga Harbour
Council works to clean up in failing light after oil spilled in Tauranga Harbour.
Central Otago Falls Dam project team exploring funding options
Central Otago Falls Dam irrigation project are looking for new funding options.
Edendale residents have raised water concerns
Edendale residents have aired frustration about the low levels of the Edendale aquifer.
Bill English appointed Wakitapu Wildlife Trust patron
Sir William English is the new patron of Queenstown's Wakatipu Wildlife Trust.
Farmers need to fight the Southland Water and Land Plan, Feds say
Federated Farmers: Farmers need to be prepared to fight for their livelihoods
Napier Port defends use of toxic fumigation chemicals banned in Europe
Existing exposure rates at work are well below known hazardous levels.
NZ experts rid remote South Georgia Island of pests
NZ pest control expertise has rid South Georgia Island of predators.
Baby kiwi caught in trap is put down
Young kiwi fourth found in a gin trap in just a few months.
Bay panel welcomes climate change report
New climate change report supports need to address global warming, beyond sea level rises.
Ranger urges awareness on kauri dieback
Tauranga Department of Conservation ranger warns of the need to fight kauri dieback.
Waitōtara farmer putting his land first
Waitotara hill country farmer working with new Council erosion scheme
Soil regeneration offered as solution for earthquake damage
Soil regeneration could be one of the solutions for farms with earthquake-damaged land.
Input sought on Kaikoura post-quake recovery
Post Quake Farming Group is exploring options to help recovery after the 2016 earthquake.